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Bornean Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation (BBEC) is a programme to establish sustainable approaches for the conservation of the endangered and precious biodiversity and ecosystems of Sabah. BBEC is a five year programme implemented by the Sabah State Government agencies and Universiti Malaysia Sabah and assisted by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). BBEC applies integrated approach covering four fields of essential to the conservation, i.e. Research and Education, Park management, Habitat Management and Public Awareness Being one of the “Mega-diversity Regions,” Malaysia has established laws to protect its rainforest within its national parks, wild life protected areas and permanent protected areas. However, due to lack of administrative ability and basic information, it is not fully structured to achieve its aim towards natural environmental protection. In this background, Institute of Tropical Biodiversity Conservation at University of Sabah in Sabah State of Borneo Island has requested the Japanese government to implement the technical cooperation project to improve basic research ability to understand biodiversity, as well as a list of organisms for protection and effective usage of species. Thus, BBEC planned and implemented the project with the objectives as follows: 1. Overall Goal: The endangered and precious biodiversity and ecosystems of Sabah are conserved. 2. Programme Purpose: Comprehensive and sustainable approach for conservation is established. 3. Project Purposes 3-1. Project Purpose of the Research and Education Component: Research and education capacity for conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems of Bornean forest in Sabah is enhanced. 3-2. Project Purpose of the Park Management Component: Effective management options for protected areas are developed. 3-3. Project Purpose of the Habitat Management Component: An approach to habitat management for important species is established. 3-4. Project Purpose of the Public Awareness Component: People of Sabah have better understanding and appreciation to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems. *For more details, please refer to BBEC official homepage (http://www.bbec.sabah.gov.my/)